<em>Datana</em> species in Howard Co., Maryland (6/27/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 179340 - Psn: 22)

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A <em>Datana</em> species in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/12/2014). (Photo ID: 104614 - Psn: 25)

A Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/12/2014).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/6/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 431361 - Psn: 35)

Datana species in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/6/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Carroll Co., Maryland (6/20/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 400277 - Psn: 45)

Datana species in Carroll Co., Maryland (6/20/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Carroll Co., Maryland (7/20/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 420481 - Psn: 45)

Datana species in Carroll Co., Maryland (7/20/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Garrett Co., Maryland (7/19/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 426697 - Psn: 45)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Washington Co., Maryland (7/1/2022). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 596794 - Psn: 45)

Datana species in Washington Co., Maryland (7/1/2022). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A <em>Datana</em> species in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/23/2014). (Photo ID: 99215 - Psn: 52)

A Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/23/2014).

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A <em>Datana</em> species in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/7/2014). (Photo ID: 99529 - Psn: 55)

A Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/7/2014).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/26/2018). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 185655 - Psn: 56)

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Two <em>Datana</em> species in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/20/2014). (Photo ID: 104015 - Psn: 65)

Two Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/20/2014).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Caroline Co., Maryland (7/26/2025). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1316615 - Psn: 66)

Datana species in Caroline Co., Maryland (7/26/2025). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/16/2019). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 275407 - Psn: 76)

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A <em>Datana</em> species in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/13/2014). (Photo ID: 74984 - Psn: 80)

A Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/13/2014).

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One of the <em>Datana</em> sp. caterpillars in Harford Co., Maryland (7/25/2010). (Photo ID: 12007 - Psn: 100)

One of the Datana sp. caterpillars in Harford Co., Maryland (7/25/2010).

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The eggs of a <em>Datana</em> species on an oak leaf in Howard Co., Maryland (8/4/2014). A series of three photos. Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 50661 - Psn: 105)

The eggs of a Datana species on an oak leaf in Howard Co., Maryland (8/4/2014). A series of three photos. Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide.

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Early instars of a <em>Datana</em> species in Howard Co., Maryland (8/4/2014). A series of three photos. Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 50662 - Psn: 106)

Early instars of a Datana species in Howard Co., Maryland (8/4/2014). A series of three photos. Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide.

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Later instars of a <em>Datana</em> species feeding on an oak leaf in Howard Co., Maryland (8/4/2014). A series of three photos. Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 50663 - Psn: 107)

Later instars of a Datana species feeding on an oak leaf in Howard Co., Maryland (8/4/2014). A series of three photos. Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide.

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Larvae of <em>Datana</em> species in Kent Co., Maryland (8/16/2008). Feeding on domestic blueberry. (Photo ID: 73489 - Psn: 110)

Larvae of Datana species in Kent Co., Maryland (8/16/2008). Feeding on domestic blueberry.

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<em>Datana</em> species in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/26/2018). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 759592 - Psn: 115)

Datana species in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/26/2018). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/23/2017). (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 270867 - Psn: 125)

Datana species in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/23/2017). (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/10/2022). (c) Benjamin Burgunder, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 759874 - Psn: 134)

Datana species in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/10/2022). (c) Benjamin Burgunder, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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Datana species in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/10/2022). (c) Benjamin Burgunder, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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Datana species in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/10/2022). (c) Benjamin Burgunder, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/21/2022). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 765093 - Psn: 135)

Datana species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/21/2022). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/7/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 321123 - Psn: 142)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/7/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 321107 - Psn: 145)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Washington Co., Maryland (7/27/2019). (c) chipp, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 281852 - Psn: 155)

Datana species in Washington Co., Maryland (7/27/2019). (c) chipp, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/21/2024). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1164066 - Psn: 155)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/21/2024). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1164062 - Psn: 165)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/21/2024). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1164063 - Psn: 166)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/7/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 321112 - Psn: 180)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/7/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 321111 - Psn: 182)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/7/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 321109 - Psn: 184)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/7/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 321110 - Psn: 185)

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<em>Datana</em> species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/7/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 321108 - Psn: 186)

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Datana sp. in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/4/2022).

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<em>Datana</em> species in Wicomico Co., Maryland (7/26/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1339136 - Psn: 200)

Datana species in Wicomico Co., Maryland (7/26/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/12/2014). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

Datana species in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/6/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emilio Concari.

Datana species in Carroll Co., Maryland (6/20/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emilio Concari.

Datana species in Carroll Co., Maryland (7/20/2021). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emilio Concari.

Datana species in Washington Co., Maryland (7/1/2022). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

A Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/23/2014). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/7/2014). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

Two Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/20/2014). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

Datana species in Caroline Co., Maryland (7/26/2025). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

A Datana species in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/13/2014). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

One of the Datana sp. caterpillars in Harford Co., Maryland (7/25/2010). Media by Bob Cammarata.

The eggs of a Datana species on an oak leaf in Howard Co., Maryland (8/4/2014). A series of three photos. Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Linda Hunt.

Early instars of a Datana species in Howard Co., Maryland (8/4/2014). A series of three photos. Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Linda Hunt.

Later instars of a Datana species feeding on an oak leaf in Howard Co., Maryland (8/4/2014). A series of three photos. Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Linda Hunt.

Larvae of Datana species in Kent Co., Maryland (8/16/2008). Feeding on domestic blueberry. View Record Details Media by Nancy Martin.

Datana species in Baltimore Co., Maryland (8/26/2018). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Ashley Bradford.

Datana species in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/23/2017). (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Katja Schulz via iNaturalist.

Datana species in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/10/2022). (c) Benjamin Burgunder, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Benjamin Burgunder via iNaturalist.

Datana species in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/21/2022). (c) Dave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Dave via iNaturalist.

Datana species in Washington Co., Maryland (7/27/2019). (c) chipp, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by chipp via iNaturalist.

Datana sp. in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/4/2022). View Record Details Media by Jim Moore.

Datana species in Wicomico Co., Maryland (7/26/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Frode Jacobsen.

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Datana

Datana contracta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Clade:	Pancrustacea
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Superfamily:	Noctuoidea
Family:	Notodontidae
Subfamily:	Phalerinae
Genus:	Datana Walker, 1855

Datana is a genus of moths of the family Notodontidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1855.^[1]

Species

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Datana ministra (Drury, 1773)
Datana angusii Grote & Robinson, 1866
Datana drexelii H. Edwards, 1884
Datana major Grote & Robinson, 1866
Datana contracta Walker, 1855
Datana integerrima Grote & Robinson, 1866
Datana perspicua Grote & Robinson, 1865
Datana robusta Strecker, 1878
Datana modesta Beutenmüller, 1890
Datana ranaeceps (Guérin-Méneville, 1832)
Datana diffidens Dyar, 1917
Datana neomexicana Doll, 1911
Datana chiriquensis Dyar, 1895

References

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^ Savela, Markku. "Datana Walker, 1855". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 14, 2018.

Taxon identifiers
Datana	Wikidata: Q3007769 Wikispecies: Datana BioLib: 274279 BOLD: 3868 BugGuide: 236 ButMoth: 8064.0 CoL: 926P9 EoL: 48876 EPPO: 1DATAG GBIF: 1826153 iNaturalist: 47717 Insecta.pro: 29623 IRMNG: 1281332 ITIS: 117512 LepIndex: 63074 NCBI: 56585 Open Tree of Life: 4240731 Plazi: 0A161393-977B-425C-1187-8BC661844CDF ZooBank: C0CC2B2A-693E-4C89-9B99-4ED3943DD737

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Datana sp. Walker, 1855

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